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manans25 · 20 December 2016, 02:14 PM

Hey guys,

After following this forum for years, I finally bought my first Rolex. It is a beautiful Rolex Submariner. It was always between the GMT IIc and the Submariner and finally I decided on the Sub.

I bought the watch from an AD locally. He tried to size the watch yesterday but it has been sized well enough. I need to go get it fixed today.

While looking at the watch this morning, I saw a small dent on the lug. On the face, it seems prominent and I am considering going back to the AD to have him fix it for me. I know the watch will go through its own set of scratches but I did not expect it to come with a dent after paying a hefty sum for it. I am guessing the person trying to size it yesterday made the mark while using the screwdriver.

Some pics below of the scratch. Let me know what you guys think.

SingaporeSub88 · 20 December 2016, 02:18 PM

Sorry to hear that! go to the AD and see what they can do. Good luck

T. Ferguson · 20 December 2016, 02:22 PM

I don't know what to say. It seems an odd place to nail the watch with a tool while sizing the bracelet. I'll be interested to see what they say.

Good luck!

Ragna · 20 December 2016, 02:32 PM

Do you think it could be a dot on the sticker ? have you removed the stickers already ?

It would require some strength to hit it to make a hole like that in the steel.

kromdom · 20 December 2016, 02:32 PM

How many hours (days?) has it been from date/time you left the shop with the watch? Would have been best if you caught this BEFORE laving the shop?

manans25 · 20 December 2016, 02:39 PM

Nope, it is not a sticker. It is some form of a dent. I wonder how that happened. I am guessing it happened while the person at the AD was trying to size the watch. I looked at it before he began sizing and it looked perfect. I could have overlooked it, however.

The watch was picked up yesterday evening. I noticed it this morning. So, it is less than 24 hours. Agreed, it would have been better to have noticed it prior to leaving the ship.

Tigerjeebs · 20 December 2016, 02:42 PM

Sticker is still on. You can see the outline of it around the crown guard.

Sublover2166 · 20 December 2016, 02:43 PM

Take the case stickers off, and see if it disappears!!

Rocket_Man · 20 December 2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerjeebs

Sticker is still on. You can see the outline of it around the crown guard.

Yup.. take the sticker off, the 'dent' probably goes away.

ildknyli · 20 December 2016, 02:46 PM

Looks like the sticker. Definitely see an outline.

kromdom · 20 December 2016, 02:50 PM

oh shat....OP, you have some splainin to do :) STICKERS, bruh. TRF just spared you from an exciting encounter with the shop

mtgjr · 20 December 2016, 02:50 PM

Peel that dent off ASAP.

Dr.Brian · 20 December 2016, 02:50 PM

It wouldn't be the first time that removing a sticker cured a nasty scratch/gash/dent!
Peel the sticker off and see what happens.

Bigsykedaddy · 20 December 2016, 02:56 PM

Dude if it really is the sticker that is awesome and I'm glad it really isn't a dent.

Meme-Dweller · 20 December 2016, 02:59 PM

cool sticker bro

stone_gossard · 20 December 2016, 03:23 PM

sticker job

armen34 · 20 December 2016, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerjeebs

Sticker is still on. You can see the outline of it around the crown guard.

Wow, welcome with your first post and you noticed the sticker!!!!

manans25 · 20 December 2016, 03:54 PM

Looking at it closer, it does look like the sticker !!

Am out and will get back home and confirm

Clearly a first time Rolex owner.

I will post some pictures later this week.

T. Ferguson · 20 December 2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manans25

Nope, it is not a sticker. It is some form of a dent.

How do you know it's not the sticker unless you peeled it off and then put it back on - because there is definitely a sticker on the watch in the pic you posted. There's one on the other crown side as well. I can see the tab.

kauffee · 20 December 2016, 04:03 PM

Take it back and demand a new sticker!

Paul_81 · 20 December 2016, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manans25

Looking at it closer, it does look like the sticker !!

Am out and will get back home and confirm

Clearly a first time Rolex owner.

I will post some pictures later this week.

We are all wishing you this be the result of you thread don't worry on that one!!! Keep us posted.

crowncollection · 20 December 2016, 06:29 PM

Clearly a sticker still on. See the if removing it does the trick

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Canook · 20 December 2016, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Take it back and demand a new sticker!

henrylee · 20 December 2016, 06:39 PM

Atleast we prevented the embarrassment of going to the AD and it happen to be the sticker.

Andad · 20 December 2016, 06:39 PM

Easy fix.

Onikage · 20 December 2016, 06:41 PM

Nice to see protective stickers serving their purpose.

Johnv · 20 December 2016, 07:38 PM

Beautiful Sub!
Pull all the plastic stuf off and wear it every day.

dysondiver · 20 December 2016, 08:03 PM

epic first post , on the sticker ,,, well spotted that man

dysondiver · 20 December 2016, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerjeebs

Sticker is still on. You can see the outline of it around the crown guard.

welcome to the forum , great first post.

RolexPete · 20 December 2016, 09:14 PM

Welcome and nice watch!!

I just looked at my four day old watch (also an 116610LN) and just realized that a few case stickers were still on. Funny. I didn't notice them.

20 December 2016, 02:14 PM	#1
manans25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 156	Dent in a brand new Rolex Submariner Hey guys, After following this forum for years, I finally bought my first Rolex. It is a beautiful Rolex Submariner. It was always between the GMT IIc and the Submariner and finally I decided on the Sub. I bought the watch from an AD locally. He tried to size the watch yesterday but it has been sized well enough. I need to go get it fixed today. While looking at the watch this morning, I saw a small dent on the lug. On the face, it seems prominent and I am considering going back to the AD to have him fix it for me. I know the watch will go through its own set of scratches but I did not expect it to come with a dent after paying a hefty sum for it. I am guessing the person trying to size it yesterday made the mark while using the screwdriver. Some pics below of the scratch. Let me know what you guys think. Attached Images

20 December 2016, 02:22 PM	#3
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I don't know what to say. It seems an odd place to nail the watch with a tool while sizing the bracelet. I'll be interested to see what they say. Good luck! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

20 December 2016, 02:50 PM	#13
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	It wouldn't be the first time that removing a sticker cured a nasty scratch/gash/dent! Peel the sticker off and see what happens. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

20 December 2016, 06:29 PM	#22
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Clearly a sticker still on. See the if removing it does the trick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

20 December 2016, 06:39 PM	#24
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Atleast we prevented the embarrassment of going to the AD and it happen to be the sticker. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

20 December 2016, 02:18 PM	#2
SingaporeSub88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 34	Sorry to hear that! go to the AD and see what they can do. Good luck

20 December 2016, 02:32 PM	#4
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	Do you think it could be a dot on the sticker ? have you removed the stickers already ? It would require some strength to hit it to make a hole like that in the steel.

20 December 2016, 02:32 PM	#5
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	How many hours (days?) has it been from date/time you left the shop with the watch? Would have been best if you caught this BEFORE laving the shop?

20 December 2016, 02:39 PM	#6
manans25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 156	Nope, it is not a sticker. It is some form of a dent. I wonder how that happened. I am guessing it happened while the person at the AD was trying to size the watch. I looked at it before he began sizing and it looked perfect. I could have overlooked it, however. The watch was picked up yesterday evening. I noticed it this morning. So, it is less than 24 hours. Agreed, it would have been better to have noticed it prior to leaving the ship.

20 December 2016, 02:42 PM	#7
Tigerjeebs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Sticker is still on. You can see the outline of it around the crown guard.

20 December 2016, 02:43 PM	#8
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Take the case stickers off, and see if it disappears!!

20 December 2016, 02:46 PM	#10
ildknyli "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver Posts: 6	Looks like the sticker. Definitely see an outline.

20 December 2016, 02:50 PM	#12
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Peel that dent off ASAP.

20 December 2016, 02:56 PM	#14
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Dude if it really is the sticker that is awesome and I'm glad it really isn't a dent.

20 December 2016, 02:59 PM	#15
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	cool sticker bro

20 December 2016, 03:23 PM	#16
stone_gossard "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: yusri Location: Osaka & Malaysia Watch: Sub n speed pro Posts: 81	sticker job

20 December 2016, 03:54 PM	#18
manans25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 156	Looking at it closer, it does look like the sticker !! Am out and will get back home and confirm Clearly a first time Rolex owner. I will post some pictures later this week.

20 December 2016, 04:03 PM	#20
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Take it back and demand a new sticker!

20 December 2016, 06:39 PM	#25
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Easy fix. __________________ E

20 December 2016, 06:41 PM	#26
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Nice to see protective stickers serving their purpose. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 December 2016, 07:38 PM	#27
Johnv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Verkerk Location: The Netherlands Posts: 53	Beautiful Sub! Pull all the plastic stuf off and wear it every day.

20 December 2016, 08:03 PM	#28
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	epic first post , on the sticker ,,, well spotted that man

20 December 2016, 09:14 PM	#30
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Welcome and nice watch!! I just looked at my four day old watch (also an 116610LN) and just realized that a few case stickers were still on. Funny. I didn't notice them. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

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